Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (2008)
1. Place the new A/C compressor (1) on a workbench,
2. Position the A/C compressor so that the refrigerant oil can drain out of the suction port (2) into a suitable clean measured container. Hold the A/C
compressor in this position until no more oil comes out of the compressor port.
3. Reposition the A/C compressor (1) so that the pulley (2) is facing upward and slowly rotate the compressor pulley clockwise one full turn.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 at least seven times or until 50 milliliters (1.7 oz.) of refrigerant oil is drained from the new A/C compressor.
CAUTION: Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level prior to installation of a new compressor can prevent the A/C system from
operating as designed and cause serious compressor damage.
5. Install the new A/C compressor onto the engine See: Compressor HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Compressor - Installation.
